Beginnings
Gotta love the beginnings of a new project. There is always so much hope and excitement. There is actually something to write about because things start happening little by little until they are set in stone, at which point the news starts to die down a bit.
The Goal
The goal of Toasters in Love is to just have a little fun doing something we enjoy doing. Not expecting to sell a million records (would be ecstatic to sell a hundred). My one goal is to have something I created on vinyl.
The EP
Keith recorded demos for four songs, which can all be heard on the Facebook page. The plan is to turn these into full-band songs (a bassist and drummer have already been tagged). Will need to figure out how the real recording will work and tweak the songs as needed.
Want to get in touch with the band or interested in booking a show – email: toastersinlove2011@gmail.com
If you remember what is was like to write letters, we can also be reached the old-fashioned way by writing to: Toasters in Love. PO Box 45526. Westlake, OH 44145
Book
Keith just finished reading License to Pawn by Rick Harrison (with Tim Keown), which is about Rick Harrison and the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, which is the subject of Keith’s favorite television show – Pawn Stars. I think it would be a good book whether or not you are familiar with the television show. I think it is a great book for those of us who love the show. The cool is that it could have been a book completely about Rick and the shop, but there are chapters written by Old Man, Big Hoss, and Chumlee. I thought it was really cool that they got to handle their own chapters in the book instead of learning about them solely through Rick’s eyes. He sees all types of people at all stages of their lives – the ups and the downs. Great perspective on how us crazy humans are. $23.99 – Hyperion (probably get it discounted through Amazon or may be able to find it at a secondhand shop by now). Mine is a first edition. It also has first edition scribbles by Drew all over it.
Influences
For those of you who do not know, The Dead Milkmen have been playing here and there and had released a new album earlier this year. It’s one of their best. You can get it from their website or (I believe) iTunes and Amazon. I still need to pick up the CD but bought the digital tracks. The album is called The King in Yellow and is just amazing. Hoping they swing through Cleveland (I know a band who would absolutely love to open for them…).
